Hey guys, I am about to finalize my order at buyhids.com and just had a quick question. I used the search button to try and find a similar post and even look in the 'HID crash course' post and didn't get a definate answer. BUT is it necessary to run a relay if i am only getting 6000k HID's with a 35w ballast???? Any answer is great just please say why or why not

 

yes get the relay. saves you stock wiring from getting hot and melting/burning up. its well worth the 10/15 bucks.

 

cool thanks man, i knew what its purpose was but i was just unsure if i got the lower wattage ballast if it would STILL burn up the wiring. im so torn between 5000k and 6000k hahahahaha guess i better make up my mind like NOW.

 

Yes, just do it. It's only like $15. Save's you a LOT of headaches down the road. Lots will tell you they have them and haven't had any problems, but they just haven't ran them long enough. Will they work without them, yes. How long will they last without a harness? That's simply a matter of luck.

 

^^ Thanks, thats perfect because i am looking to have these on my car for awhile

 

as for your other question personally I would run 5000k because they are brighter and will be the same white as your car.

 

i installed mine without one and a week later one of the ballasts blew out i talked to the guy that sold me them and he said our cars require a relay and he hooked me up for like $20 bucks installed and i have 6ks lows only with 55w yellow fogs and its a great combo

 

Been running mine for years without a relay and until somebody can show me mathematical proof that the current will exceed the wires capability, I'm not going to run excess wiring.

Hell I've been running 100W high beams on stock wiring for years too haha.

I'm at the upper limits of the wiring, but I'm not over them by any means.

 

haha ima laugh when you post up here one day oh **** my wires caught on fire and my engine bay is toast lol

 

thanks for your help guys about to send payment for 5000k HID's

 

Do we need a relay harness for the fogs as well?

 

I do, they need the same amount of power as the headlights, so if you're running them for your headlights, why wouldn't you for the fogs?

 

The wiring is good to 16amps...

100W high beams draw less than 10amps...

Mathematical based logic > You

 

Ok now im getting frustrated hahahahahaha i cant add the relay to the checkout system on buyhids.com it goes to paypal, but when i send the hid kit to paypal, its a totally different order

 

im just saying man better safe than sorry especially when it comes to $20 or 25 bucks

 

agreed

 

or wait.... does buyhids.com kits come with the relay???

 

If you're buying a bi-xenon kit, yes. That's what they're site says.

 

hmmmmm.... just kinda wierd because it isnt an option to add it in at the checkout

 

probably so you don't accidentally order 2 sets

 

Anyways... I submitted my order I went with the 5k set just because it was described as ppure white and i saw pics of the 5000k set on the show your hid thread and its what im looking for... pure white lol thanks buyhids

 

y would u need a relay?... aha hids run on lower wattage than the stock headlights. but sure. and 5000k. good choice man. thats what ive got and i loveeee them. when warming up there a light ass blue which is sexy and then once theyre warmed up they r like bright white. loveee them. enjoy man. and best of luck with the install.
best advice. be patient. dont get frustrated. take your time and do it right. itll be worth it.

 

haha hids on our cars are super easy to do plug plug plug lol mount the ballasts under the headlight on the bracket with double sided tape or velcro and youll be fine

 

so you have the 5000k set??? nice

im not worried about the install it will be easy!

 

ya i have the 5000k =] tehe. its from hidpalace.com not buyhids.com but they are both quality websites so they'll be similar. youll love em man. good choice.